A Deeper Understanding

In a greatly brave display of their prowess

they chased down a defenseless whale

As the harpooner complained, cursing the rain

he steadied his aim, waiting for her to broach

instinctively he counted, knowing that her need for breath

would ultimately be, the very reason for her death

And he fired, his explosive dart uncoiling from the bow

fumbling to reload in total disbelief, he pondered as to how

she had feigned her rise, as if knowing she could win

by way of more breath, perhaps a second wind within

or merely a greater will and determination, to live her way

not to become an easy victim on yet another, easy killing day…

* Words by Rob Pearldiver *

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